The Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for placement of patients involving direct/urgent admissions, transfers for other facilities and emergency admissions. The position collaborates with appropriate members of the healthcare team (nursing staff, care managers, department managers, physician office staff and referring facility staff) to determine the appropriate level of care. The Patient Flow Coordinator interacts with attending physician, as indicated, to offer alternative level of care when admission does not meet admission criteria.

Coordinator utilizes appropriate clinical applications to determine level of care for direct and emergency department admissions. Position is responsible for triage/prioritize patient placement for admissions from multiple sites.

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Potential for exposure to the hazards of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous waste, and potential for injury.

This position requires a moderate amount of standing and walking and the ability to lift light to moderate weight, up to approximately 20 pounds occasionally.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the Patient Flow Manager.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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<b>AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center</b><br/><br/>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.<br/><br/><br/>Atlantic City, NJ<br/><br/><b>POSITION SHIFT: </b>Evenings<br/><br/><b>POSITION STATUS: </b>Full-Time<br/><br/><b>REQ_NUM: </b>07-23068<br/><br/><b>Department: </b>Patient Flow<br/><br/><b>Hours Per Week </b>40<br/><br/><b>Holidays Required? </b>Yes<br/><br/><b>Job Category: </b>Nursing<br/><br/><b>Location: </b>City Hospital<br/><br/><b>Weekends Required? </b>Yes<br/><br/><br/>POSITION SUMMARY:<br><br>The Patient Flow Coordinator is responsible for placement of patients involving direct/urgent admissions, transfers for other facilities and emergency admissions. The position collaborates with appropriate members of the healthcare team (nursing staff, care managers, department managers, physician office staff and referring facility staff) to determine the appropriate level of care. The Patient Flow Coordinator interacts with attending physician, as indicated, to offer alternative level of care when admission does not meet admission criteria. <br><br>Coordinator utilizes appropriate clinical applications to determine level of care for direct and emergency department admissions. Position is responsible for triage/prioritize patient placement for admissions from multiple sites.<br><br>Position facilitates daily bed briefings with clinical leadership and provides information to Clinical Resource leadership regarding occupancy.<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS:<br><br>EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. <br><br>LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey required. BLSHCP required.<br><br>EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2-4 years clinical experience in nursing required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications required.<br><br>PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:<br><br>Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.<br><br>WORK ENVIRONMENT:<br><br>Potential for exposure to the hazards of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous waste, and potential for injury.<br><br>This position requires a moderate amount of standing and walking and the ability to lift light to moderate weight, up to approximately 20 pounds occasionally.<br><br>The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.<br><br>REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:<br><br>This position reports to the Patient Flow Manager. <br><br>The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.<br/><br/> <img src="https://analytics.click2apply.net/v/7eoGx6tYoZKjiZ1NF7aly"> <p>PI112968476</p>